OKC teachers union cancels plans for one-day walkout

By Tim Willert Staff Writer twillert@oklahoman.comOklahoma City School District teachers will not participate in a one-day walkout planned for March 28, The Oklahoman has learned.
Oklahoma City American Federation of Teachers President Ed Allen said the one-day walkout — approved by the union board to generate momentum in advance of a statewide walkout scheduled for April 2 — did not have the support of Rebecca Kaye, the district's acting superintendent.
"We will not conduct a walkout on March 28 because our Superintendent would not commit to a suspension of classes, in contradiction of the board resolution," Allen said in an email Monday to union membership.
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